Air Traffic Manager

Selder, Andrew (ZOA_ATM) atm@oakartcc.org
  • Reports to the Western Region Manager and directs the operations and management of the assigned facility
  • Must maintain an online presence on the VATSIM network
  • Maintains facility website and discord/teamspeak
  • Drafts ARTCC SOPs, LOAs and other appropriate documents; seeks RM approval for the same
  • Ensures ARTCC SOPs, LOAs and other appropriate documents are readily available for viewing/download
  • Functions as VATUSA staff member and attends meetings as necessary to discuss and stay current with region and division issues, policies, and initiatives
  • Manages and defines the duties of ARTCC staff; submits selection of Deputy ATM and Webmaster to the RM for division confirmation; submits selection of Training Administrator to the Training Director for division confirmation
  • Provides guidance and help to assigned controllers; may establish a staff of "Mentors" to assist with training
  • Works with or delegates a liaison to work with region/division-level Events Coordinators on events as necessary
  • Addresses disciplinary situations with the Western Region Manager when appropriate
  • Functions as an Administrator and hosts quarterly meetings

Deputy Air Traffic Manager

Tedesco, Matthew (ZOA_DATM) datm@oakartcc.org

  • Reports to the Air Traffic Manager
  • Assists in management of ATC Roster, permissions and access, Discord administration, and other general administrative tasks associated with ATC organization
  • Assists in development of ARTCC SOPs, LOAs, Policies, and more
  • Maintains a high online presence
  • Completes other duties as assigned by ATM
  • Functions as an Administrator and attends quarterly meetings

Training Administrator

Salikhov, Maxim (ZOA_TA) ta@oakartcc.org

  • Reports to the Air Traffic Manager
  • Manage and lead the training program to make it effective and efficient for all ARTCC controllers
  • Maintain an adequate staff of instructors and mentors to meet ARTCC training needs
  • Update and maintain training website material and certification system
  • Develop and implement training policies, SOPs, and more
  • Oversee and manage student assignments to training staff
  • Perform duties as a staff Instructor
  • Maintain a high online presence
  • Other duties as assigned by ATM
  • Function as an Administrator and attends quarterly meetings

Webmaster

Greim, Ken (ZOA_WM) webmaster@oakartcc.org
  • Reports to the Air Traffic Manager
  • Manages and oversees the ARTCCs data services including web content and delivery, web services, email systems, data storage systems, etc.
  • Responds quickly to website and data systems needs
  • Develops and implements policies and procedures for operation and maintenance of the ARTCC web and data systems
  • Maintain a high online presence
  • Other duties as assigned by ATM
  • Functions as an Administrator and attends quarterly meetings

Events Coordinator

Bonaga, Michael (ZOA_EC) events@oakartcc.org
  • Reports to the Deputy Air Traffic Manager and Air Traffic Manager
  • Coordinate with divisional/neighboring ARTCCs for event support and planning purposes
  • Act as primary liaison between virtual aviation organizations and the ARTCC
  • Develop ideas for events which promote the ARTCC and community, potentially including but not limited to member gatherings, group flights, and fly-in/fly-out events
  • Manage event position assignments and position restrictions when necessary
  • Develop and distribute (via social media, website, etc.) marketing material to promote events, the ARTCC, and the community
  • Oversee Assistant Events Coordinator position if established
  • Maintain a high online presence
  • Other duties as assigned by ATM/DATM
  • Function as a Staff member and attends quarterly meetings

Facility Engineer

Nguyen, Dominic (ZOA_FE) fe@oakartcc.org
  • Reports to the Deputy Air Traffic Manager and Air Traffic Manager
  • Develops, maintains and manages the ARTCCs facilities infrastructure, including sector files, alias files, position files, VRC/vSTARS/vERAM files, vATIS, TowerTrainer and Euroscope facilities files, Audio for VATSIM database etc.
  • Responds quickly to facilities issues and needs
  • Maintain a high online presence
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Functions as a Staff member and attends quarterly meetings

Community Manager

Glottmann, Josh (ZOA_CM)

  • Reports to the Air Traffic Manager
  • Builds activities, programs and outreach to make the Oakland ARTCC a destination of choice for both pilots and controllers
  • Function as a Staff member and attends quarterly meetings

  • Assistant Webmaster

    VACANT (ZOA_AWM) awm@oakartcc.org

    • Reports to Webmaster and Air Traffic Manager
    • Assists the Webmaster in maintaining and developing ARTCC infrastructure, including web content and delivery, web services, email systems, data storage systems, etc.
    • Responds quickly to website and data systems needs
    • Other duties as assigned by Webmaster and/or ATM
    • Function as a Staff member and attends quarterly meetings

    Assistant Events Coordinatior

    Feinstein, Evan (ZOA_AEC) aec@oakartcc.org
    • Reports to the Events Coordinator, Deputy Air Traffic Manager and Air Traffic Manager
    • Assists the Events Coordinator in event planning and advertising
    • Act as a liaison between virtual aviation organizations and the ARTCC
    • Maintain a high online presence
    • Other duties as assigned by EC, ATM, or DATM
    • Function as a Staff member and attends quarterly meetings

    Assistant Facility Engineer

    Long, Timothy (ZOA_AFE)
    • Reports to the Facility Engineer,  Deputy Air Traffic Manager, and Air Traffic Manager
    • Assists the Facility Engineer in maintaining and managing the ARTCCs facilities infrastructure, including sector files, alias files, position files, VRC/vSTARS/vERAM files, vATIS, TowerTrainer and Euroscope facilities files, Audio for VATSIM database etc.
    • Maintain a high online presence
    • Other duties as assigned
    • Functions as a Staff member and attends quarterly meetings